Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Portland, OR · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Staff Accountant
Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 per year
Location: North Portland – Hybrid flexible role
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Bonus Potential: Discretionary bonus program
Healthcare Coverage: Medical, prescription (RX), dental, and vision insurance
Financial & Income Protection: 401(k) retirement plan, Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical FSA, Childcare FSA, and Transportation FSA
Paid Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid company holidays
Professional & Personal Support: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Role
This position serves as a core general ledger Staff Accountant for a heavy industrial manufacturing company. Reporting to the Accounting and Finance Manager, the Staff Accountant manages corporate general ledger accounting, journal entry processing, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and month-end close execution.
This role balances daily general ledger maintenance with annual audit preparation, process improvement initiatives, and cross-departmental coordination.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close: Prepare and enter corporate journal entries, manage close task schedules, and review ledger activity for proper account coding to meet schedule cutoffs.
Account Reconciliations: Perform assigned general ledger account reconciliations, research balance variances, and compile accurate supporting schedules for financial analysis.
Fixed Assets & Capital Projects: Support fixed asset accounting, capital project tracking, depreciation schedules, and related asset balance reconciliations.
Audit & Compliance Support: Assist external auditors during annual audits; assemble supporting schedules and documentation for periodic reviews by external partners.
Process & Systems Enhancement: Initiate process and system improvements to streamline accounting workflows, increase reporting accuracy, and boost departmental efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance colleagues and operational departments to research accounting matters and resolve operational discrepancies.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of hands-on GL accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity corporate environment.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and regulatory compliance standards.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Prior experience in public accounting audit or tax services is a plus.
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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